if you are not familiar with OPERATION WRITE HOME, their mission is to support USA armed forces by sending blank handmade greeting cards to write home on, as well as "any hero" cards of gratitude to encourage them.

if you want to join in this wonderful endeavor, be sure to check out the OWH guidelines as to what can and can not be accepted. you can review their guidelines HERE. {the basics are NO glitter, no very lumpy embellishments, and an A2 sized card that is easily mailable with standard postage. FYI - glitter is a safety hazard for deployed troops.}

here is what i created with this AMAZING new release:

to create this card i used the DIE-VERSIONS sweet phrases "dreaming of you" die. i cut the hexagon from two different colours of cardstock and then i exchanged the words to create a visibility message. after i glued the letters, i layered the die cut sentiment on a slightly larger piece of dark blue cardstock.

i used the STAMPIN' UP clouds embossing folder to give extra pattern to my background.

if you came here in the middle of the hop, you may want to start at the beginning, with the OWH stars & stamps blog. {if you're here at the end of the hop, we hope you've enjoyed lots of fabulous eye candy using these wonderful dies and have gotten some great ideas of your own!}

there is also a BLOG CANDY given to random commenters, provided generously by OWH. so make sure to leave a comment on every blog to increase your chances to win. full details can be found on the OWH blog.

Love your cards! I really like how you showcased the ability to inset your dies together, I never really thought to do something like that, I'll have to try it! Thank you for supporting Operation Write Home!

Both of your cards are wonderful but my favourite is the Dreaming of you, the soft colours, the scalloped border, the coordinating elements, just lovely. And would make your heart feel a little nearer to a loved one serving far away.

I'm loving this hop, so much inspiration, such a great new release! You used two of my favorites. Very different feel to the two cards, yet I really, really like them both! Thanks for sharing your creativity.R/

These are both so nice, I can't pick a favorite. I love how you used the cut out moon and stars in the corner of the 1st one. Nice design element. And the ruffled border on the bottom, such a lovely finishing touch and really highlights the dark blue background of the sentiment piece. And your second one just has so many wonderful elements that go perfectly with the theme of the die cut sentiment...Just wonderful!

Two beautiful cards Emilia! I particularly like the fun angles, elements, colors and texture combinations in the second card. What a fun look! Thanks for participating in the hop and for supporting OWH.

I think your cards are my favorite so far. They are absolutely beautiful. The first one, especially, is just "dreamy." So much detail but it is subtle...makes one linger and thoroughly check them out! TFS!

Your cards are so beautiful - love all of the texture and little details you put into each one here. How you softened the hexagon in the first card by using soft colors and adding the curve of the cloud embossing folder, and edge punches. And your adding liquid pearls gives it just that perfect finishing touch. And your second card - love all of your colors and layers here, too, and how all of your elements really complement one another. Thank you for sharing these amazing cards & for your support of OWH.

Beautiful cards! I love the soft colors and dreamy look of the first one. And colors and textures in the second one. You did a great job in carrying out the theme of the die in each one. It looks like a lot of thought went into these.